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Pakistan, after much drama about their participation, start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Netherlands on Saturday (Feb 7) at SSC in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pakistan skipper Salman Agha, however, has not confirmed outright if former skipper Babar Azam and veteran batter Fakhar Zaman will be part of Playing XI in the opening match. Babar was recalled in October last year after being dropped for 10 months from the squad. Fakhar, on the other hand, has not been able to cross 10 runs in the last five innings. Salman said that the selection will be based on 'what's best for the team.'<h2>Salman declines to confirm spot for Babar and Fakhar</h2>"We'll only play who [is] the best for the team. Fakhar in the last ten years has done amazingly well, same [with] Babar, and I support them fully. But what's best for the team is what we'll play," said Salman on the eve of the T20 World Cup 2026 opening match.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-pacer-josh-hazlewood-out-in-major-blow-for-australia-1770360268836">T20 World Cup 2026 | Major blow for Australia as star player out with injury</a>Speaking about Babar's form, Salman: "He has been working on his game, because he knows he needs to up his game. Which is good. If the batter knows and he's trying, that's all you can do. And he's a very, very key player for us in these conditions. Because he's someone who will give us stability, that's what his role is going to be… If he's in form and scoring runs, Pakistan will mostly win games."<h2>Pakistan squad and match schedule in T20 World Cup 2026</h2>Pakistan are in Group A along with India, Netherlands, Namibia and USA. After their campaign opener vs Netherlands on Feb 7, they next play USA on Feb 10. Pakistan are scheduled to play India on Feb 15 but have the boycott of the match. They end the group stage fixtures against Namibia on Feb 18. Pakistan play all their matches in Sri Lanka.Pak squad for T20 WC: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan and Usman Tariq

Pak skipper Salman has not confirmed outright if former skipper Babar Azam and veteran batter Fakhar Zaman will be part of Playing XI in their T20 World Cup 2026 opening match against Netherland on Feb 7. Salman said that the selection will be based on 'what's best for the team.'

Pakistan, after much drama about their participation, start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Netherlands on Saturday (Feb 7) at SSC in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pakistan skipper Salman Agha, however, has not confirmed outright if former skipper Babar Azam and veteran batter Fakhar Zaman will be part of Playing XI in the opening match. Babar was recalled in October last year after being dropped for 10 months from the squad. Fakhar, on the other hand, has not been able to cross 10 runs in the last five innings. Salman said that the selection will be based on 'what's best for the team.' Salman declines to confirm spot for Babar and Fakhar "We'll only play who [is] the best for the team. Fakhar in the last ten years has done amazingly well, same [with] Babar, and I support them fully. But what's best for the team is what we'll play," said Salman on the eve of the T20 World Cup 2026 opening match. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2026 | Major blow for Australia as star player out with injury Speaking about Babar's form, Salman: "He has been working on his game, because he knows he needs to up his game. Which is good. If the batter knows and he's trying, that's all you can do. And he's a very, very key player for us in these conditions. Because he's someone who will give us stability, that's what his role is going to be… If he's in form and scoring runs, Pakistan will mostly win games." Pakistan squad and match schedule in T20 World Cup 2026 Pakistan are in Group A along with India, Netherlands, Namibia and USA. After their campaign opener vs Netherlands on Feb 7, they next play USA on Feb 10. Pakistan are scheduled to play India on Feb 15 but have the boycott of the match. They end the group stage fixtures against Namibia on Feb 18. Pakistan play all their matches in Sri Lanka. Pak squad for T20 WC: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan and Usman Tariq

Pak skipper Salman has not confirmed outright if former skipper Babar Azam and veteran batter Fakhar Zaman will be part of Playing XI in their T20 World Cup 2026 opening match against Netherland on Feb 7. Salman said that the selection will be based on 'what's best for the team.'

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From Ben Mayes to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in U19 World Cup 2026. This list also includes Faisal Shinozada, Thomas Rew and Viran Chamuditha

From Ben Mayes to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in U19 World Cup 2026. This list also includes Faisal Shinozada, Thomas Rew and Viran Chamuditha

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in U19 World Cup 2026

India extended its run in the U19 World Cup on Friday (Feb 6) as they clinched their sixth title under Ayush Mhatre's captaincy at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

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<h2>India clinch sixth title</h2>In what was a one-sided final, India restricted England to 311 before bowling them out to win a record-extending sixth title. Tasked with chasing 412 runs to win, England batters gave a great account of themselves but were nowhere close to India’s dominant show despite Caleb Falconer’s 115-run knock. Vital contributions from Ben Dawkins (66), Ben Mayes (45), Thomas Rew (31) and James Minto (28) were not enough for England as they ended up second best in the contest.&nbsp;RS Ambrish scalped three wickets while Deepesh Devendran bagged a brace for India. Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel and Ayush Mhatre were also amongst the wicket-taking bowlers.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>Sooryavanshi on fire for India</h2>Earlier, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was on fire as he scored 175 off just 80 balls. India made the most of the innings, scoring 411/9 in their 50 overs. Captain Mhatre scored 53 off 51, while healthy contributions from Vedant Trivedi (32), Vihaan Malhotra (30), Abhigyan Kundu (40) and Kanishk Chouhan (37) helped India reach the 400-run mark in the match. India, with the total, also ensured they had the highest total in a U19 World Cup final as they won the tournament.&nbsp;Having already made a name in IPL 2025, Sooryavanshi was a hot prospect in Indian cricket and continued his streak. Sooryavanshi, who turns 15 in March, was seen scoring runs all over the ground as he struck 15 sixes and 15 fours, scoring 175 off 80 balls and a strike rate of more than 200. Altogether, 150 runs were scored in fours and sixes by the batter, also setting a new record.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;The win meant India have now won six U19 World Cups, most by any side in the tournament’s history, two more than Australia. India lost to Australia in the 2024 edition final but regained the throne while they were playing in a sixth straight final on Friday.

Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

India extended its run in the U19 World Cup on Friday (Feb 6) as they clinched their sixth title under Ayush Mhatre's captaincy at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

U19 World Cup final: Sooryavanshi run feast helps India extend dominance, clinch sixth title in England rout

Team India is all set to open its T20 World Cup campaign on Saturday (Feb 7) as they take on the USA at the hill storic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with the eyes of the cricketing fraternity on the Men in Blue. India, defending champions, will be one of the favourites to win the title and will start their campaign against the USA, who reached the Super 8 stage in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Speaking on the eve of the contest, India captain Suryakumar Yadav opened up on the opener’s position with Sanju Samson struggling and Ishan Kishan in fine form.<h2>Ishan to open for India?</h2>“Definitely, look at the way he has played in the last few games. We noticed it after getting up from our seats because it was international cricket. But if you look at it closely, he was playing the same way in domestic cricket as well. Even in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he was batting the same way and continued with that approach. He played at No. 3 in the T20I series.&nbsp;“In the warm-up match, he opened. I hope he continues playing that way, whichever position he bats at. I don’t think he will bat below No. 3. But whatever opportunity he gets, I hope he bats the same way,” said Suryakumar in the pre-match press conference.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Ishan has been in superb form for India recently, having scored runs in plenty, including a hundred against New Zealand. Ishan’s ton in 42-balls has set the pace for the Indian team as the T20 World Cup will start on Saturday in Mumbai. His superb innings consisted of 6 fours and 10 sixes while scoring runs in tandem. In fact, Ishan scored 84 runs in boundaries while striking at more than 200.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Ishan’s ton came after he had already scored 76 in Raipur, showcasing his intentions with the bat. On the other hand, Samson has been in poor form and is likely to play second fiddle in the side, with Ishan also being the wicketkeeper option.&nbsp;The match between India vs USA T20 World Cup match will start at 7:00 p.m. IST on Saturday, with the toss taking place at 6:30 p.m.

Ishan has been in superb form for India recently, having scored runs in plenty, including a hundred against New Zealand. Ishan’s ton in 42-balls has set the pace for the Indian team as the T20 World Cup will start on Saturday in Mumbai.

Team India is all set to open its T20 World Cup campaign on Saturday (Feb 7) as they take on the USA at the hill storic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with the eyes of the cricketing fraternity on the Men in Blue. India, defending champions, will be one of the favourites to win the title and will start their campaign against the USA, who reached the Super 8 stage in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Speaking on the eve of the contest, India captain Suryakumar Yadav opened up on the opener’s position with Sanju Samson struggling and Ishan Kishan in fine form. Ishan to open for India? “Definitely, look at the way he has played in the last few games. We noticed it after getting up from our seats because it was international cricket. But if you look at it closely, he was playing the same way in domestic cricket as well. Even in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he was batting the same way and continued with that approach. He played at No. 3 in the T20I series. “In the warm-up match, he opened. I hope he continues playing that way, whichever position he bats at. I don’t think he will bat below No. 3. But whatever opportunity he gets, I hope he bats the same way,” said Suryakumar in the pre-match press conference. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Ishan has been in superb form for India recently, having scored runs in plenty, including a hundred against New Zealand. Ishan’s ton in 42-balls has set the pace for the Indian team as the T20 World Cup will start on Saturday in Mumbai. His superb innings consisted of 6 fours and 10 sixes while scoring runs in tandem. In fact, Ishan scored 84 runs in boundaries while striking at more than 200. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Ishan’s ton came after he had already scored 76 in Raipur, showcasing his intentions with the bat. On the other hand, Samson has been in poor form and is likely to play second fiddle in the side, with Ishan also being the wicketkeeper option. The match between India vs USA T20 World Cup match will start at 7:00 p.m. IST on Saturday, with the toss taking place at 6:30 p.m.

Ishan has been in superb form for India recently, having scored runs in plenty, including a hundred against New Zealand. Ishan’s ton in 42-balls has set the pace for the Indian team as the T20 World Cup will start on Saturday in Mumbai.

T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan to open for India? Suryakumar Yadav all but confirms ahead of USA opener

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president and BJP MP Anurag Thakur has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take strict action against Pakistan for refusing to play against India in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan has clearly stated that it will not play against India and despite this statement, the Indian team will follow the tournament as per the schedule. The final decision on the match will be taken by the match referee.&nbsp;<h2>What Anurag Thakur said about Pakistan’s boycott</h2>Speaking on the issue, the former sports minister said that India has always been a strong and reliable host for international cricket events and has also made major contributions to global cricket community, both by developing the game and by supporting it financially.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The ICC should take a strong stance against them. India has provided excellent facilities in all the tournaments it has hosted,” Thakur said.&nbsp;“India makes a significant contribution to the global cricket community, both financially and in terms of the sport itself,” he added.&nbsp;He further pointed out that the ICC should act firmly and not allow politics to affect the sport. According to him, if a team refuses to play due to a political reasons, then the ICC should step in and take action. &nbsp;&nbsp;“If someone doesn’t want to come to India, making excuses and playing politics, then a strong stance should be taken against them,” Thakur said.&nbsp;“Their grants should be stopped, and they should be banned for a few years so that they cannot play against any other country,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-injured-harshit-rana-ruled-out-siraj-likely-to-replace-report-1770371456358">T20 WC 26: Injured Harshit Rana ruled out, Siraj likely to replace - Report</a><h2>Why is Pakistan refusing to play against India?</h2>Pakistan’s government released an official statement&nbsp;on the social media confirming that their team would take part in the T20 World Cup 2026 but would not play against India in their group match in Colombo. The decision comes after the Bangladesh being removed from the World Cup and replaced by Scotland, after they refused to travel to India for their tournament matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also supported the boycott against India, calling it a very appropriate decision and added that the Pakistan wanted to stand firmly with Bangladesh and emphasised that politics should not be mixed with sports.&nbsp;“We have taken a very clear stand on the T20 World Cup that we won’t play the match against India because there should be no politics on the sports field,” Sharif stated after a government meeting. “We have taken a very considered stance, and we should completely stand by Bangladesh, and I think this is a very appropriate decision. We are with Bangladesh,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-their-kryptonite-could-be-helpful-pitches-says-ian-bishop-on-australia-s-prospects-1770373718686">'Their kryptonite could be helpful pitches': Ian Bishop on Australia’s prospects</a>&nbsp;The T20 World Cup will begin on Saturday (Feb 7) and one of the biggest rivalries, India vs Pakistan is set for Feb 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Under an agreement with the BCCI and the ICC, Pakistan is scheduled to play all its matches in Sri Lanka.

The T20 World Cup will begin on Saturday (Feb 7) and one of the biggest rivalries, India vs Pakistan is set for Feb 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Under an agreement with the BCCI and the ICC, Pakistan is scheduled to play all its matches in Sri Lanka.

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president and BJP MP Anurag Thakur has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take strict action against Pakistan for refusing to play against India in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan has clearly stated that it will not play against India and despite this statement, the Indian team will follow the tournament as per the schedule. The final decision on the match will be taken by the match referee. What Anurag Thakur said about Pakistan’s boycott Speaking on the issue, the former sports minister said that India has always been a strong and reliable host for international cricket events and has also made major contributions to global cricket community, both by developing the game and by supporting it financially. “The ICC should take a strong stance against them. India has provided excellent facilities in all the tournaments it has hosted,” Thakur said. “India makes a significant contribution to the global cricket community, both financially and in terms of the sport itself,” he added. He further pointed out that the ICC should act firmly and not allow politics to affect the sport. According to him, if a team refuses to play due to a political reasons, then the ICC should step in and take action. “If someone doesn’t want to come to India, making excuses and playing politics, then a strong stance should be taken against them,” Thakur said. “Their grants should be stopped, and they should be banned for a few years so that they cannot play against any other country,” he added. Also Read - T20 WC 26: Injured Harshit Rana ruled out, Siraj likely to replace - Report Why is Pakistan refusing to play against India? Pakistan’s government released an official statement on the social media confirming that their team would take part in the T20 World Cup 2026 but would not play against India in their group match in Colombo. The decision comes after the Bangladesh being removed from the World Cup and replaced by Scotland, after they refused to travel to India for their tournament matches. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also supported the boycott against India, calling it a very appropriate decision and added that the Pakistan wanted to stand firmly with Bangladesh and emphasised that politics should not be mixed with sports. “We have taken a very clear stand on the T20 World Cup that we won’t play the match against India because there should be no politics on the sports field,” Sharif stated after a government meeting. “We have taken a very considered stance, and we should completely stand by Bangladesh, and I think this is a very appropriate decision. We are with Bangladesh,” he added. Also Read - 'Their kryptonite could be helpful pitches': Ian Bishop on Australia’s prospects The T20 World Cup will begin on Saturday (Feb 7) and one of the biggest rivalries, India vs Pakistan is set for Feb 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Under an agreement with the BCCI and the ICC, Pakistan is scheduled to play all its matches in Sri Lanka.

The T20 World Cup will begin on Saturday (Feb 7) and one of the biggest rivalries, India vs Pakistan is set for Feb 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Under an agreement with the BCCI and the ICC, Pakistan is scheduled to play all its matches in Sri Lanka.

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India pacer Harshit Rana’s place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad is uncertain after he picked up an injury during a practice match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. Rana appeared uncomfortable while bowling, stopped his run-up twice, grabbed his knee and eventually left the field. He managed to bowl just one over, conceding 16 runs. According to some media reports, Mohammed Siraj could be named as his replacement.&nbsp;Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the T20 World Cup opener against the USA, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said on Friday (Feb 6) that Rana has not been ruled out yet, but admitted the signs are not positive. He added that the team is ready to consider other options if Rana is unavailable.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Harshit Rana has not been ruled out yet, the physios are assessing him but he does not look good," Suryakumar said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/u19-world-cup-final-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-wreaks-havoc-rewrites-record-books-with-175-run-knock-1770370849354">U19 World Cup final: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wreaks havoc, rewrites record books with 175-run knock</a>&nbsp;Indian skipper also said that the selectors will look at fast bowlers who have performed well in the last one or two years, including those who can bat if needed. He also said the team does not expect lower-order players to always score quick runs and will focus on picking the best possible option.&nbsp;"We will see which fast bowlers have done well in last 1-2 years or bowlers who can bat. But if you are expecting a No 9 to hit out, what are the top eight doing? We will try to pick the best one," the India T20 captain said if a replacement is required. &nbsp;&nbsp;Suryakumar further explained that the squad was chosen with different combinations in mind and the team has enough flexibility to adjust if Rana cannot play. While he said Rana would be missed, he confirmed that there are other players who can fit into the team if required.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"You make a squad thinking combinations, if he (Rana) is unavailable, then we have enough players to make new combination. If we miss him, we will definitely miss him. We will look at fast bowlers who can bat also, but no hard and fast rule. We have options," Suryakumar said at the pre-match press conference ahead of the T20 World Cup opener.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-usa-t20-world-cup-2026-match-3-check-live-streaming-details-head-to-head-pitch-weather-report-1770367793218">IND vs USA, T20 WC 26: Check live streaming details, pitch &amp; weather report</a>&nbsp;However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is yet to issue an official statement on the severity of Rana’s injury.&nbsp;India are also keeping an eye on other injury concerns, as all-rounder Washington Sundar, who missed the recent T20 series against New Zealand because of a side strain, is still part of the World Cup squad and is expected to recover in time. Tilak Varma, who was earlier sidelined with an injury, has returned and has played in two warm-up matches before the tournament.&nbsp;

Harshit Rana showed signs of discomfort in the warm-up game against South Africa, bowling just one over after struggling to complete his run-up.

India pacer Harshit Rana’s place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad is uncertain after he picked up an injury during a practice match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. Rana appeared uncomfortable while bowling, stopped his run-up twice, grabbed his knee and eventually left the field. He managed to bowl just one over, conceding 16 runs. According to some media reports, Mohammed Siraj could be named as his replacement. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the T20 World Cup opener against the USA, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said on Friday (Feb 6) that Rana has not been ruled out yet, but admitted the signs are not positive. He added that the team is ready to consider other options if Rana is unavailable. "Harshit Rana has not been ruled out yet, the physios are assessing him but he does not look good," Suryakumar said. Also Read - U19 World Cup final: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wreaks havoc, rewrites record books with 175-run knock Indian skipper also said that the selectors will look at fast bowlers who have performed well in the last one or two years, including those who can bat if needed. He also said the team does not expect lower-order players to always score quick runs and will focus on picking the best possible option. "We will see which fast bowlers have done well in last 1-2 years or bowlers who can bat. But if you are expecting a No 9 to hit out, what are the top eight doing? We will try to pick the best one," the India T20 captain said if a replacement is required. Suryakumar further explained that the squad was chosen with different combinations in mind and the team has enough flexibility to adjust if Rana cannot play. While he said Rana would be missed, he confirmed that there are other players who can fit into the team if required. "You make a squad thinking combinations, if he (Rana) is unavailable, then we have enough players to make new combination. If we miss him, we will definitely miss him. We will look at fast bowlers who can bat also, but no hard and fast rule. We have options," Suryakumar said at the pre-match press conference ahead of the T20 World Cup opener. Also Read - IND vs USA, T20 WC 26: Check live streaming details, pitch & weather report However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is yet to issue an official statement on the severity of Rana’s injury. India are also keeping an eye on other injury concerns, as all-rounder Washington Sundar, who missed the recent T20 series against New Zealand because of a side strain, is still part of the World Cup squad and is expected to recover in time. Tilak Varma, who was earlier sidelined with an injury, has returned and has played in two warm-up matches before the tournament.

Harshit Rana showed signs of discomfort in the warm-up game against South Africa, bowling just one over after struggling to complete his run-up.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wreaked havoc in the final of the U19 World Cup on Friday (Feb 6) as he played a 175-run knock against England. Playing at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Sooryavanshi completed his ton in 55 balls before going on to break a series of records in the final. Sooryavanshi is also the youngest to score a ton in the final, now holding the record for the highest individual score in the summit clash.<h2>Sooryavanshi wreaks havoc</h2>Having already made a name in IPL 2025, Sooryavanshi was a hot prospect in Indian cricket and continued his streak. Sooryavanshi, who turns 15 in March, was seen scoring runs all over the ground as he struck 15 sixes and 15 fours, scoring 175 off 80 balls and a strike rate of more than 200. Altogether, 150 runs were scored in fours and sixes by the batter, also setting a new record.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Fastest U19 WC hundreds (by balls faced)51 - Will Malajczuk (AUS) vs Japan, Windhoek, 202655 - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) vs ENG, Harare, 202663 - Qasim Akram (PAK) vs SL, North Sound, 202265 - Ben Mayes (ENG) vs SCOT, Harare, 202669 - Raj Bawa (IND) vs Uganda, Tarouba, 2022&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Hundreds in U19 WC finals119* - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) vs ENG, Harare, 2026111* - Unmukt Chand (IND) vs AUS, Townsville, 2012108 - Brett Williams (AUS) vs PAK, Adelaide, 1988107 - Stephen Peters (ENG) vs NZ, Johannesburg, 1998101* - Manjot Kalra (IND) vs AUS, Mount Maunganui, 2018100* - Jarrad Burke (AUS) vs SA, Lincoln, 2002<h2>What happened during India innings?</h2>While Sooryavanshi was on fire, India made most of the innings, scoring 411/9 in their 50 overs. Captain Ayush Mhatre scored 53 off 51, while healthy contributions from Vedant Trivedi (32), Vihaan Malhotra (30), Abhigyan Kundu (40) and Kanishk Chouhan (37) helped India reach the 400-run mark in the match. India, with the total, also ensured they had the highest total in a U19 World Cup final as they attempt to win their sixth title in the competition’s history.

Playing at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi completed his ton in 58 balls before going on to break a series of records in the final.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wreaked havoc in the final of the U19 World Cup on Friday (Feb 6) as he played a 175-run knock against England. Playing at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Sooryavanshi completed his ton in 55 balls before going on to break a series of records in the final. Sooryavanshi is also the youngest to score a ton in the final, now holding the record for the highest individual score in the summit clash. Sooryavanshi wreaks havoc Having already made a name in IPL 2025, Sooryavanshi was a hot prospect in Indian cricket and continued his streak. Sooryavanshi, who turns 15 in March, was seen scoring runs all over the ground as he struck 15 sixes and 15 fours, scoring 175 off 80 balls and a strike rate of more than 200. Altogether, 150 runs were scored in fours and sixes by the batter, also setting a new record. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Fastest U19 WC hundreds (by balls faced) 51 - Will Malajczuk (AUS) vs Japan, Windhoek, 2026 55 - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) vs ENG, Harare, 2026 63 - Qasim Akram (PAK) vs SL, North Sound, 2022 65 - Ben Mayes (ENG) vs SCOT, Harare, 2026 69 - Raj Bawa (IND) vs Uganda, Tarouba, 2022 ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Hundreds in U19 WC finals 119* - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) vs ENG, Harare, 2026 111* - Unmukt Chand (IND) vs AUS, Townsville, 2012 108 - Brett Williams (AUS) vs PAK, Adelaide, 1988 107 - Stephen Peters (ENG) vs NZ, Johannesburg, 1998 101* - Manjot Kalra (IND) vs AUS, Mount Maunganui, 2018 100* - Jarrad Burke (AUS) vs SA, Lincoln, 2002 What happened during India innings? While Sooryavanshi was on fire, India made most of the innings, scoring 411/9 in their 50 overs. Captain Ayush Mhatre scored 53 off 51, while healthy contributions from Vedant Trivedi (32), Vihaan Malhotra (30), Abhigyan Kundu (40) and Kanishk Chouhan (37) helped India reach the 400-run mark in the match. India, with the total, also ensured they had the highest total in a U19 World Cup final as they attempt to win their sixth title in the competition’s history.

Playing at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi completed his ton in 58 balls before going on to break a series of records in the final.

U19 World Cup final: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wreaks havoc, rewrites record books with 175-run knock

India will start their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 title defence against the United States (USA) on Saturday (Feb 7) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm IST, while the toss is expected at 6:30 pm IST. Even after the retirement of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli following the 2024 World Cup win, India remain the No.1 ranked T20I team. They head into the tournament as favourites and look well-prepared to maintain their strong run in the shortest format. As the India vs USA clash draws closer, here are the key details you need to know, including live streaming details, pitch and weather reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-attack-on-national-team-sl-reminds-pak-of-2009-terror-attack-asks-to-reconsider-india-match-boycott-1770345581353">T20 WC 2026 | SL reminds PAK of 2009 terror attack, asks to reconsider boycott</a><h2>IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 - Live streaming details</h2><h3>Where to watch IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 live?</h3>The T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and the United States will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India.<h3>Where to livestream IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 match?</h3>The fans can watch the live streaming of the T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and the USA on the JioHotstar app and website in India.<h2>IND vs USA, T20 World Cup - &nbsp;Head-to-head&nbsp;</h2>India and the USA have played against each other only once in T20 Internationals and that meeting came during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, where India won by seven wickets. This upcoming match will be the second T20I between the two sides and it will be interesting to see how the USA team performs against a strong Indian lineup.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-pacer-josh-hazlewood-out-in-major-blow-for-australia-1770360268836">T20 World Cup 2026 | Major blow for Australia as star player out with injury</a><h3>Pitch Report</h3>The pitch at Wankhede Stadium usually supports batters and often produces high-scoring games. Spinners may find limited assistance, but fast bowlers who stick to good lines and lengths can still make an impact. Teams batting first generally score between 175 and 190 runs.<h2>Weather Report</h2>Mumbai is expected to have warm weather on match day, with daytime temperatures around 33°C and cooler conditions at night, dropping below 23°C. Rain is not expected, so a full match should be played.&nbsp;<h2>IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 - Squads</h2>India:&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav&nbsp;(c),&nbsp;Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson,&nbsp;Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan,&nbsp;Hardik Pandya,&nbsp;Arshdeep Singh,&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy,&nbsp;Kuldeep Yadav,&nbsp;Axar Patel,&nbsp;Washington Sundar and Rinku Singh&nbsp;United States:&nbsp;Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin and Shubham Ranjane.

As the India vs USA clash draws closer, here are the key details you need to know, including live streaming details, pitch and weather reports. 

India will start their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 title defence against the United States (USA) on Saturday (Feb 7) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm IST, while the toss is expected at 6:30 pm IST. Even after the retirement of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli following the 2024 World Cup win, India remain the No.1 ranked T20I team. They head into the tournament as favourites and look well-prepared to maintain their strong run in the shortest format. As the India vs USA clash draws closer, here are the key details you need to know, including live streaming details, pitch and weather reports. Also Read - T20 WC 2026 | SL reminds PAK of 2009 terror attack, asks to reconsider boycott IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 - Live streaming details Where to watch IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 live? The T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and the United States will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 match? The fans can watch the live streaming of the T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and the USA on the JioHotstar app and website in India. IND vs USA, T20 World Cup - Head-to-head India and the USA have played against each other only once in T20 Internationals and that meeting came during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, where India won by seven wickets. This upcoming match will be the second T20I between the two sides and it will be interesting to see how the USA team performs against a strong Indian lineup. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026 | Major blow for Australia as star player out with injury Pitch Report The pitch at Wankhede Stadium usually supports batters and often produces high-scoring games. Spinners may find limited assistance, but fast bowlers who stick to good lines and lengths can still make an impact. Teams batting first generally score between 175 and 190 runs. Weather Report Mumbai is expected to have warm weather on match day, with daytime temperatures around 33°C and cooler conditions at night, dropping below 23°C. Rain is not expected, so a full match should be played. IND vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026 - Squads India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Rinku Singh United States: Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin and Shubham Ranjane.

As the India vs USA clash draws closer, here are the key details you need to know, including live streaming details, pitch and weather reports.&nbsp;

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In a mjor blow to Australia's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the tournament. With no Patrick Cummins, Mitchell Starc and now Hazlewood as well, the 2021 T20 World Cup champions will definitely have their work cut out for them in the tournament. This is also the first time since 2009 Champions Trophy that Australia are playing in an ICC tournament with without one of Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Steve Smith or David Warner as well. Cricket Australia, meanwhile, hasn't named a replacement for Hazlewood yet and will take a call on it at the later stage. Australia start their T20 World Cup campaign on Wednesday (Feb 11) against Ireland.<h2>Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026</h2>Ever since winning the IPL 2025 title with RCB, Hazlewood has been dealing with a lot of injuries. He suffered a hamstring strain leading upto the Ashes and then got hit by Achilles Heels injuries later on in the series. Hazlewood, however, played three T20I series against South Africa, New Zealand and India. He was expected to get fit for the later stages in the T20 World Cup but the recovery seems to be taking more time than anticipated.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-attack-on-national-team-sl-reminds-pak-of-2009-terror-attack-asks-to-reconsider-india-match-boycott-1770345581353">T20 WC 2026 | SL reminds PAK of 2009 terror attack, asks to reconsider boycott</a>"We were hopeful Josh would be back to match fitness by the Super 8 stage but the latest indications he is still some time away and accelerating his program will carry too much risk," selector Tony Dodemaide said. "We will not be naming a replacement player immediately. We feel we are well covered for the initial games so will make any later decisions based on priority need at the time."<h2>Who will replace Josh Hazlewood in the Australia squad</h2>As of now, Australia isn't naming a replacement. Sean Abbott, who has travelled with squad as a travelling reserve, might join the main squad later on.Australia squad for T20 World Cup 2026: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa

This is also the first time since 2009 Champions Trophy that Australia are playing in an ICC tournament with without one of Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Steve Smith or David Warner as well. Cricket Australia, meanwhile, hasn't named a replacement for Hazlewood yet.

In a mjor blow to Australia's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the tournament. With no Patrick Cummins, Mitchell Starc and now Hazlewood as well, the 2021 T20 World Cup champions will definitely have their work cut out for them in the tournament. This is also the first time since 2009 Champions Trophy that Australia are playing in an ICC tournament with without one of Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Steve Smith or David Warner as well. Cricket Australia, meanwhile, hasn't named a replacement for Hazlewood yet and will take a call on it at the later stage. Australia start their T20 World Cup campaign on Wednesday (Feb 11) against Ireland. Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026 Ever since winning the IPL 2025 title with RCB, Hazlewood has been dealing with a lot of injuries. He suffered a hamstring strain leading upto the Ashes and then got hit by Achilles Heels injuries later on in the series. Hazlewood, however, played three T20I series against South Africa, New Zealand and India. He was expected to get fit for the later stages in the T20 World Cup but the recovery seems to be taking more time than anticipated. Also read: T20 WC 2026 | SL reminds PAK of 2009 terror attack, asks to reconsider boycott "We were hopeful Josh would be back to match fitness by the Super 8 stage but the latest indications he is still some time away and accelerating his program will carry too much risk," selector Tony Dodemaide said. "We will not be naming a replacement player immediately. We feel we are well covered for the initial games so will make any later decisions based on priority need at the time." Who will replace Josh Hazlewood in the Australia squad As of now, Australia isn't naming a replacement. Sean Abbott, who has travelled with squad as a travelling reserve, might join the main squad later on. Australia squad for T20 World Cup 2026: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa

This is also the first time since 2009 Champions Trophy that Australia are playing in an ICC tournament with without one of Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Steve Smith or David Warner as well. Cricket Australia, meanwhile, hasn't named a replacement for Hazlewood yet.

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For India, Moahmmed Kaif (1999), Virat Kohli (2008), Umnukt Chand (2012), Prithvi Shaw (2018), and Yash Dhull (2022) have won an U-19 ODI World Cup final as captain. Ayush Mhatre joined the list after India U-19 beat England U-19 in 2026 U-19 ODI World Cup Final.

For India, Moahmmed Kaif (1999), Virat Kohli (2008), Umnukt Chand (2012), Prithvi Shaw (2018), and Yash Dhull (2022) have won an U-19 ODI World Cup final as captain. Ayush Mhatre joined the list after India U-19 beat England U-19 in 2026 U-19 ODI World Cup Final.

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Sri Lanka, the co-host of upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, has urged Pakistan to play in their group-stage fixture against India. The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled to be played on Feb 15 in Colombo - the captail city of Sri Lanka. Pakistan had announced on Feb 1 that it will not be taking the field against India. Pakistan <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-won-t-play-the-match-against-india-because-pak-pm-shehbaz-sharif-reveals-reason-behind-boycott-1770253511196">Prime Miniser Shehbaz Sharif later described</a> as a decision taken to show solidarity with Bangladesh. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), in a letter, has asked Pakistan to revisit the decision to boycott India match, invoking the support SLC has shown to Pakistan in the past including helping resume the international cricket.<h2>Remember our support after cricket resumed post 2009 terror attack on Sri Lanka team</h2>In a detailed letter to Pakistan cricket, SLC has asked the PCB to consider the financial loss of the India boycott. The island country also reminded Pakistan of support shown when the South West Asian country wanted to resume cricket post 2009 terror attack o the touring Sri Lankan team members.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-3-teams-200k-prize-money-bangladesh-announce-new-tournament-after-being-replaced-by-scotland-1770304836022">T20 World Cup 2026 | Bangladesh announce new tournament after being replaced by Scotland</a>"We respectfully recall that Sri Lanka Cricket and the Sri Lanka National Team have, on several occasions, toured Pakistan and participated in international fixtures notwithstanding exceptionally challenging and sensitive circumstances, including serious security-related incidents. These have included, inter alia, the attack on the national team convoy, as a result of which certain Sri Lankan players and officials sustained injuries, some of whom continue to carry physical impacts from those injuries to date, while others were left with profound and lasting psychological trauma. In more recent instances, further security incidents, including bombings in the region, placed additional emotional and professional strain on team members, with some compelled to contemplate withdrawal from ongoing engagements," read a part of the SCL letter as reported by the Times of India.<h2>Why Pakistan boycotting India match in T20 World Cup</h2>Pakistan's participation in the tournament was uncertain amid the drama over Bangladesh refusing to play in India over security concerns. After ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the tournament, PCB wasn't happy at all. The Paksitan Board, however, announced their participation in the tournament but decided to boycott India match - argubaly the biggest cricket fixture in world cricket.

SLC has asked the PCB to consider the financial loss of the India boycott. The island country also reminded Pakistan of support shown when the South West Asian country wanted to resume cricket post 2009 terror attack o the touring Sri Lankan team mem

Sri Lanka, the co-host of upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, has urged Pakistan to play in their group-stage fixture against India. The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled to be played on Feb 15 in Colombo - the captail city of Sri Lanka. Pakistan had announced on Feb 1 that it will not be taking the field against India. Pakistan Prime Miniser Shehbaz Sharif later described as a decision taken to show solidarity with Bangladesh. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), in a letter, has asked Pakistan to revisit the decision to boycott India match, invoking the support SLC has shown to Pakistan in the past including helping resume the international cricket. Remember our support after cricket resumed post 2009 terror attack on Sri Lanka team In a detailed letter to Pakistan cricket, SLC has asked the PCB to consider the financial loss of the India boycott. The island country also reminded Pakistan of support shown when the South West Asian country wanted to resume cricket post 2009 terror attack o the touring Sri Lankan team members. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2026 | Bangladesh announce new tournament after being replaced by Scotland "We respectfully recall that Sri Lanka Cricket and the Sri Lanka National Team have, on several occasions, toured Pakistan and participated in international fixtures notwithstanding exceptionally challenging and sensitive circumstances, including serious security-related incidents. These have included, inter alia, the attack on the national team convoy, as a result of which certain Sri Lankan players and officials sustained injuries, some of whom continue to carry physical impacts from those injuries to date, while others were left with profound and lasting psychological trauma. In more recent instances, further security incidents, including bombings in the region, placed additional emotional and professional strain on team members, with some compelled to contemplate withdrawal from ongoing engagements," read a part of the SCL letter as reported by the Times of India. Why Pakistan boycotting India match in T20 World Cup Pakistan's participation in the tournament was uncertain amid the drama over Bangladesh refusing to play in India over security concerns. After ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the tournament, PCB wasn't happy at all. The Paksitan Board, however, announced their participation in the tournament but decided to boycott India match - argubaly the biggest cricket fixture in world cricket.

SLC has asked the PCB to consider the financial loss of the India boycott. The island country also reminded Pakistan of support shown when the South West Asian country wanted to resume cricket post 2009 terror attack o the touring Sri Lankan team members.

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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wpl-2026-smriti-mandhana-georgia-voll-shine-in-record-chase-to-help-rcb-win-second-title-dc-lose-fourth-consecutive-final-1770312285617">won their second Women's Premier League (WPL) title</a> after beating Delhi Capitals on Thursday (Feb 5) by 6 wickets in Vadodara but the win didn't come without some drama. Needing four to win off last four balls, RCB's Radha Yadav hit a four but as soon as she hit the ball, DC wicketkeeper Lizelle Lee, inadvertently, dislodged one of the bails. The ball, nontheless, travelled to boundary as RCB chased down 204-run target. There was some confusion regarding the status of ball and the match, but the umpires awarded the win to RCB after checking if the batter was hit-wicket or not, which she wasn't.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-3-teams-200k-prize-money-bangladesh-announce-new-tournament-after-being-replaced-by-scotland-1770304836022">T20 WC 2026| Bangladesh announce new tournament after being replaced by Scotland</a><h2>WPL 2026: RCB winning hit becomes contentious</h2>RCB needed 10 runs off the final six balls with Radha Yadav and Nadine de Klerk batting and Sree Charani with the ball in hand. The bowler gave away two singles on the first two balls, making it 8 off 4 and giving a faint hope to Delhi. The hope, however, soon dashed as Radha smashed two back-to-back boundaries. The second boundary, however, took a bit of time to be awarded after the stumps were disturbed. Have a look at the video of the moment below:

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<h2>DC fail to break final jinx fourth time in a row</h2>Playing in their fourth consecutive WPL final, DC did well with the bat and scored 203/4 in 20 overs - the highest total in a Women's Premier League (WPL) final. For DC, skipper Jemimah Rodrigues scores a brilliant 55 off 37 and Laura Wolvaardt (44 unbeaten off 25) as well as Chinelle Henry (35 not out off 15) played brillliant cameos as well.Chasing the target, RCB lost Grace Harris cheaply in the second over itself but skipper and <a href="Meet top 5 batters with most runs in Women's Premier League 2026">orange cap winner</a> Smriti Mandhana (87 off 41) and Georgia Voll (79 off 54) added 165 runs for the second wicket in 15.2 overs to effectively put the match out DC's hand. DC did make a small comeback by removing Mandhana, Voll and Richa Ghosh in space of 13 balls and 17 runs but it was too late for them. RCB eventually won their second title by chasing the highest total in WPL's final history and became only the second team after Mumbai Indians to have won two title.

RCB's Radha Yadav hit the winning four but as soon as she hit the ball, DC wicketkeeper Lizelle Lee, inadvertently, dislodged one of the bails. The ball, nontheless, travelled to boundary as RCB chased down 204-run target. There was some confusion but the umpires awarded the win to RCB.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their second Women's Premier League (WPL) title after beating Delhi Capitals on Thursday (Feb 5) by 6 wickets in Vadodara but the win didn't come without some drama. Needing four to win off last four balls, RCB's Radha Yadav hit a four but as soon as she hit the ball, DC wicketkeeper Lizelle Lee, inadvertently, dislodged one of the bails. The ball, nontheless, travelled to boundary as RCB chased down 204-run target. There was some confusion regarding the status of ball and the match, but the umpires awarded the win to RCB after checking if the batter was hit-wicket or not, which she wasn't. Also Read: T20 WC 2026| Bangladesh announce new tournament after being replaced by Scotland WPL 2026: RCB winning hit becomes contentious RCB needed 10 runs off the final six balls with Radha Yadav and Nadine de Klerk batting and Sree Charani with the ball in hand. The bowler gave away two singles on the first two balls, making it 8 off 4 and giving a faint hope to Delhi. The hope, however, soon dashed as Radha smashed two back-to-back boundaries. The second boundary, however, took a bit of time to be awarded after the stumps were disturbed. Have a look at the video of the moment below:

RCB's Radha Yadav hit the winning four but as soon as she hit the ball, DC wicketkeeper Lizelle Lee, inadvertently, dislodged one of the bails. The ball, nontheless, travelled to boundary as RCB chased down 204-run target. There was some confusion but the umpires awarded the win to RCB.

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From Harmanpreet Kaur to Lizelle Lee, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in Women's Premier League 2026. This list also includes Smriti Mandhana, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Laura Wolvaardt

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in Women's Premier League 2026

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum here is a look at five batters to score fastest hundred in T20 World Cup. The list also features the likes of Rilee Rossouw and Ahmed Shehzad of Pakistan on the honourable list.

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum here is a look at five batters to score fastest hundred in T20 World Cup. The list also features the likes of Rilee Rossouw and Ahmed Shehzad of Pakistan on the honourable list.

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest hundred in T20 World Cup

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were at the top of their game on Friday (Feb 5) as they lifted their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, having beaten Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the summit clash. The defeat was also DC’s fourth consecutive in the WPL, meaning they are in the record books for all the wrong reasons. While there was a moment of controversy in the end with bails falling while the winning four was scored.<h2>RCB lift second WPL title</h2>Tasked to chase 204 runs to win the final, DC scored a record total in the final. However, it was the brilliant batting display that saw RCB through to the final. Smriti Mandhana (87 off 41) and Georgia Voll (79 off 54) saw RCB through as the pair stitched a stand of 165 runs from 92 balls. The pair single-handedly saw RCB through, having lost Grace Harris (9) on the first ball of the second over of their chase.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Despite a great batting show in the middle, the match needed a final over finish with Radha Yadav (unbeaten 12) and Nadine de Klerk (unbeaten 7) seeing RCB through. Towards the end of the chase, both Mandhana and Voll were dismissed, which saw RCB concerned. However, RCB made sure that they got over the line and won their second WPL title.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Earlier, batting first, Delhi Capitals had all its batters in fine form as they scored 203/4 in their 20 overs. Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues was the top scorer with 57 off 37, while all batters contributed to the team’s cause as they set a record total for RCB to win the final. Lizelle Lee (37 off 30), Chinelle Henry (35 off 15), Laura Wolvaardt (44 off 25) and Shafali Verma (20 off 13) were all in brilliant form as they helped the team register a total above 200.&nbsp;There was not much the bowlers could do as Sayali Satghare, Arundhati Reddy and Nadine de Klerk all ended with a wicket each for RCB.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were at the top of their game on Friday (Feb 5) as they lifted their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, having beaten Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the summit clash.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were at the top of their game on Friday (Feb 5) as they lifted their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, having beaten Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the summit clash. The defeat was also DC’s fourth consecutive in the WPL, meaning they are in the record books for all the wrong reasons. While there was a moment of controversy in the end with bails falling while the winning four was scored. RCB lift second WPL title Tasked to chase 204 runs to win the final, DC scored a record total in the final. However, it was the brilliant batting display that saw RCB through to the final. Smriti Mandhana (87 off 41) and Georgia Voll (79 off 54) saw RCB through as the pair stitched a stand of 165 runs from 92 balls. The pair single-handedly saw RCB through, having lost Grace Harris (9) on the first ball of the second over of their chase. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Despite a great batting show in the middle, the match needed a final over finish with Radha Yadav (unbeaten 12) and Nadine de Klerk (unbeaten 7) seeing RCB through. Towards the end of the chase, both Mandhana and Voll were dismissed, which saw RCB concerned. However, RCB made sure that they got over the line and won their second WPL title. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Earlier, batting first, Delhi Capitals had all its batters in fine form as they scored 203/4 in their 20 overs. Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues was the top scorer with 57 off 37, while all batters contributed to the team’s cause as they set a record total for RCB to win the final. Lizelle Lee (37 off 30), Chinelle Henry (35 off 15), Laura Wolvaardt (44 off 25) and Shafali Verma (20 off 13) were all in brilliant form as they helped the team register a total above 200. There was not much the bowlers could do as Sayali Satghare, Arundhati Reddy and Nadine de Klerk all ended with a wicket each for RCB.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were at the top of their game on Friday (Feb 5) as they lifted their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, having beaten Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the summit clash.

WPL 2026: Mandhana, Voll shine in record chase to help RCB win second title; DC lose fourth consecutive final

It has been a turbulent last few days for the cricket fraternity and its core members after the Pakistan government officially announced its boycott of the T20 World Cup clash. The announcement came on Sunday (Feb 1) when Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi met Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. However, there could be a U-turn in the events with the International Cricket Council (ICC) in back-channel talks with the PCB.<h2>Will India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match go ahead?</h2>According to a prominent cricket website, Espncricinfo, though the PCB has not publicly commented on the boycott of the group match against India, the ICC responded to the decision - originally conveyed by the Government of Pakistan on its 'X' account - saying it expected the PCB to "explore a mutually acceptable resolution, which protects the interests of all stakeholders."&nbsp;That resolution has been the subject of calls and meetings between Imran Khwaja, the ICC deputy chair, and Mubashir Usmani of the Emirates Cricket Board, who is also on the ICC Board. They have been in communication with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Salman Naseer, who is the PSL head but also a senior advisor to Naqvi.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>What is the latest development?</h2>If everything goes right and the Pakistan government gives its go-ahead, the match could take place on Feb 15 in Colombo. Currently, no official communication has been made by the PCB to the ICC regarding their boycott of the high-octane contest. Cricket Sri Lanka (CSL), on the other hand have requested PCB to reconsider their government’s decision and play in the World Cup match.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Since the announcement of the boycott, however, contact from the ICC has focused on addressing PCB's grievances so that the game goes ahead. Khwaja has stepped in as a mediator in other recent disputes involving the PCB, BCCI and the ICC.

Currently, no official communication has been made by the PCB to the ICC regarding their boycott of the high-octane contest. Cricket Sri Lanka (CSL), on the other hand have requested PCB to reconsider their government’s decision and play in the World Cup match.

It has been a turbulent last few days for the cricket fraternity and its core members after the Pakistan government officially announced its boycott of the T20 World Cup clash. The announcement came on Sunday (Feb 1) when Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi met Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. However, there could be a U-turn in the events with the International Cricket Council (ICC) in back-channel talks with the PCB. Will India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match go ahead? According to a prominent cricket website, Espncricinfo, though the PCB has not publicly commented on the boycott of the group match against India, the ICC responded to the decision - originally conveyed by the Government of Pakistan on its 'X' account - saying it expected the PCB to "explore a mutually acceptable resolution, which protects the interests of all stakeholders." That resolution has been the subject of calls and meetings between Imran Khwaja, the ICC deputy chair, and Mubashir Usmani of the Emirates Cricket Board, who is also on the ICC Board. They have been in communication with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Salman Naseer, who is the PSL head but also a senior advisor to Naqvi. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds What is the latest development? If everything goes right and the Pakistan government gives its go-ahead, the match could take place on Feb 15 in Colombo. Currently, no official communication has been made by the PCB to the ICC regarding their boycott of the high-octane contest. Cricket Sri Lanka (CSL), on the other hand have requested PCB to reconsider their government’s decision and play in the World Cup match. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Since the announcement of the boycott, however, contact from the ICC has focused on addressing PCB's grievances so that the game goes ahead. Khwaja has stepped in as a mediator in other recent disputes involving the PCB, BCCI and the ICC.

Currently, no official communication has been made by the PCB to the ICC regarding their boycott of the high-octane contest. Cricket Sri Lanka (CSL), on the other hand have requested PCB to reconsider their government’s decision and play in the World Cup match.

T20 World Cup 2026: India-Pakistan match to go ahead? ICC-PCB in back-channel talks - Report

Bangladesh, after being replaced in the T20 World Cup 2026 with Scotland, has announced a new T20 tournament, starting Feb 5. All the top players of country, barred from playing in the T20 World Cup, will take part in the three-team tournament with the final set to be played on Feb 9. Bangladesh's ouster came after it refused to travel to India, co-host of the tournament along with Sri Lanka, citing security concern for players. The whole thing started after IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the squad after picking him up in the IPL 2026 auction. Notably, Rahman was the only Bangladesh bowler picked in the auction.<h2>What is Bangladesh's new T20 tournament?</h2>The new 20-over tournament, named Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup, will be played between 3 teams: Dhumketu XI, Durbar XI, and Duronto XI. The sides will be led by Litton Das (Dhumketu), Najmul Hossain Shanto (Durbar) and Akbar Ali (Duronto). The teams will played each other once in the round-robin format. The top teams will face off each other in the final.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-won-t-play-the-match-against-india-because-pak-pm-shehbaz-sharif-reveals-reason-behind-boycott-1770253511196">T20 World Cup 2026 | Pak PM Sharif reveals reason behind India match boycott</a>The league matches will be played on Feb 5, 6 and 7 while the final takes place on Feb 9. All the matches will be played in Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. The tournament has also been given official T20 status by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and has a total prize money of 2.5 crore Takas (US $ 200,000 approx).<h2>Why is Bangladesh not playing T20 World Cup 2026?</h2>After Mustafizur was released by KKR, Bangladesh banned the broadcast of IPL in the country for indefinite period. Later on, they requested ICC to shift their matches to Sri Lanka. &nbsp;Bangladesh were in Group C along with England, Italy, Nepal, and West Indies. Bangladesh were scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata on February 7 (vs West Indies), February 9 (vs Italy) and February 14 (vs England) before the final match in Mumbai on February 17 (vs Nepal). After the ICC asked them to reconsider their stance, Bangladesh refused to buzz and were finally replaced by Scotland.

The new 20-over tournament, named Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup, will be played between 3 teams: Dhumketu XI, Durbar XI, and Duronto XI. The league matches will be played on Feb 5, 6 and 7 while the final takes place on Feb 9.

Bangladesh, after being replaced in the T20 World Cup 2026 with Scotland, has announced a new T20 tournament, starting Feb 5. All the top players of country, barred from playing in the T20 World Cup, will take part in the three-team tournament with the final set to be played on Feb 9. Bangladesh's ouster came after it refused to travel to India, co-host of the tournament along with Sri Lanka, citing security concern for players. The whole thing started after IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the squad after picking him up in the IPL 2026 auction. Notably, Rahman was the only Bangladesh bowler picked in the auction. What is Bangladesh's new T20 tournament? The new 20-over tournament, named Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup, will be played between 3 teams: Dhumketu XI, Durbar XI, and Duronto XI. The sides will be led by Litton Das (Dhumketu), Najmul Hossain Shanto (Durbar) and Akbar Ali (Duronto). The teams will played each other once in the round-robin format. The top teams will face off each other in the final. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2026 | Pak PM Sharif reveals reason behind India match boycott The league matches will be played on Feb 5, 6 and 7 while the final takes place on Feb 9. All the matches will be played in Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. The tournament has also been given official T20 status by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and has a total prize money of 2.5 crore Takas (US $ 200,000 approx). Why is Bangladesh not playing T20 World Cup 2026? After Mustafizur was released by KKR, Bangladesh banned the broadcast of IPL in the country for indefinite period. Later on, they requested ICC to shift their matches to Sri Lanka. Bangladesh were in Group C along with England, Italy, Nepal, and West Indies. Bangladesh were scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata on February 7 (vs West Indies), February 9 (vs Italy) and February 14 (vs England) before the final match in Mumbai on February 17 (vs Nepal). After the ICC asked them to reconsider their stance, Bangladesh refused to buzz and were finally replaced by Scotland.

The new 20-over tournament, named Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup, will be played between 3 teams: Dhumketu XI, Durbar XI, and Duronto XI. The league matches will be played on Feb 5, 6 and 7 while the final takes place on Feb 9.

T20 World Cup 2026 | Bangladesh announce new tournament after being replaced by Scotland

England Test captain Ben Stokes was brutally injured on Thursday (Feb 5) after he was injured during when he got hit flush on the face by a ball while in training. "You should see the state of the cricket ball,” Stokes posted with a laughing emoji on Instagram. Stokes wasn’t batting when the incident occurred, but was standing on the side with his teammates. It is reported that Stokes couldn’t see the ball, which ultimately struck him on the right side of the face. Stokes is currently recovering from an injury he sustained at the Ashes.<h2>Stokes injured in training</h2>Out of the white-ball set-up, Stokes was training with his fellow teammates in his native England when the brutal incident happened. It is reported that Stokes was unaware of the trajectory of the ball when it hit his face. The impact of the injury was such that Stokes was left with a bleeding nose and a bruised right eye. The impact was clearly seen in the Instagram story posted by the 2022 T20 World Cup winner.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Stokes, out of reckoning in the T20 World Cup, will be the side’s biggest cheerleader, having helped England win the competition in 2022. Stokes played a key role as England won the competition for the second time, having first lifted the trophy in 2010 under Paul Collingwood’s captaincy.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>England at T20 World Cup 2026</h2>England will start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Nepal on Sunday (Feb 8) before facing the West Indies. The contest against the West Indies will be a repeat of the 2016 T20 World Cup final when Stokes was on the receiving end of a batting onslaught from Carlos Brathwaite. However, under Harry Brook, will be ready to make an impact at the first time of asking and win the T20 World Cup for a record third time.

Ben Stokes wasn’t batting when the incident occurred, but was standing on the side with his teammates.

England Test captain Ben Stokes was brutally injured on Thursday (Feb 5) after he was injured during when he got hit flush on the face by a ball while in training. "You should see the state of the cricket ball,” Stokes posted with a laughing emoji on Instagram. Stokes wasn’t batting when the incident occurred, but was standing on the side with his teammates. It is reported that Stokes couldn’t see the ball, which ultimately struck him on the right side of the face. Stokes is currently recovering from an injury he sustained at the Ashes. Stokes injured in training Out of the white-ball set-up, Stokes was training with his fellow teammates in his native England when the brutal incident happened. It is reported that Stokes was unaware of the trajectory of the ball when it hit his face. The impact of the injury was such that Stokes was left with a bleeding nose and a bruised right eye. The impact was clearly seen in the Instagram story posted by the 2022 T20 World Cup winner. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Stokes, out of reckoning in the T20 World Cup, will be the side’s biggest cheerleader, having helped England win the competition in 2022. Stokes played a key role as England won the competition for the second time, having first lifted the trophy in 2010 under Paul Collingwood’s captaincy. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds England at T20 World Cup 2026 England will start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Nepal on Sunday (Feb 8) before facing the West Indies. The contest against the West Indies will be a repeat of the 2016 T20 World Cup final when Stokes was on the receiving end of a batting onslaught from Carlos Brathwaite. However, under Harry Brook, will be ready to make an impact at the first time of asking and win the T20 World Cup for a record third time.

Ben Stokes wasn’t batting when the incident occurred, but was standing on the side with his teammates.

Ben Stokes brutally injured in training, reveals severely bruised right eye, bleeding nose

The 2026 T20 World Cup will start on Saturday (Feb 7), with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the tournament. Ahead of the start of the competition, Pakistan captain Agha Ali addressed the media at the captains’ day press conference, where he finally broke his silence on the controversy surrounding the India vs Pakistan clash, scheduled for Feb 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. He said that the team’s decision not to play against India in the T20 World Cup 2026 was made by the government, not by the players. He further explained that the players have no control over the matter and must follow official instructions.&nbsp;&nbsp;The highly anticipated match is going to be uncertain after the Pakistan government announced a boycott. According to media reports, the decision is being linked to the support for Bangladesh, who was ousted of the World Cup after they refused to play their matches in India, saying there were security concerns.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The India game is not in our control. It’s the government’s and the PCB’s decision and we respect that. Whatever they are going to say, we will do that,” Agha said during the captain’s conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;“If we have to play them again in the semifinal or final, we will have to go back to them and act on their advice,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-we-haven-t-refused-to-play-against-pakistan-suryakumar-yadav-on-ind-vs-pak-t20-world-cup-2026-match-1770289019296">'We haven’t refused to play against Pakistan': Suryakumar Yadav on IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 match</a><h2>What Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said on boycott</h2>Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also supported the boycott against India, calling it a very appropriate decision and added that the Pakistan wanted to stand firmly with Bangladesh and emphasised that politics should not be mixed with sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We have taken a very clear stand on the T20 World Cup that we won’t play the match against India because there should be no politics on the sports field,” Sharif stated after a government meeting. “We have taken a very considered stance, and we should completely stand by Bangladesh, and I think this is a very appropriate decision. We are with Bangladesh,” he added. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mustafizur-rahman-embroiled-in-ipl-controversy-joins-lahore-qalandars-ahead-of-psl-2026-1770289098257">Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman joins Lahore Qalandars ahead of PSL 2026</a>&nbsp;Few days earlier, Agha had made similar remarks that he said today at the captains’ day press conference ahead of theT20 World Cup 2026. &nbsp;&nbsp;“We are going to the World Cup. The decision not to play against India isn’t ours, so we cannot do anything about it. Whatever our government, the PCB chief tells us to do, we will do that only,” Agha told reporters after the third T20I against Australia on Sunday.

The upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 will be the 10th edition of the tournament, which takes place in every two years. Pakistan are placed in Group A with India, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA.

The 2026 T20 World Cup will start on Saturday (Feb 7), with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the tournament. Ahead of the start of the competition, Pakistan captain Agha Ali addressed the media at the captains’ day press conference, where he finally broke his silence on the controversy surrounding the India vs Pakistan clash, scheduled for Feb 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. He said that the team’s decision not to play against India in the T20 World Cup 2026 was made by the government, not by the players. He further explained that the players have no control over the matter and must follow official instructions. The highly anticipated match is going to be uncertain after the Pakistan government announced a boycott. According to media reports, the decision is being linked to the support for Bangladesh, who was ousted of the World Cup after they refused to play their matches in India, saying there were security concerns. “The India game is not in our control. It’s the government’s and the PCB’s decision and we respect that. Whatever they are going to say, we will do that,” Agha said during the captain’s conference. “If we have to play them again in the semifinal or final, we will have to go back to them and act on their advice,” he added. Also Read - 'We haven’t refused to play against Pakistan': Suryakumar Yadav on IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 match What Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said on boycott Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also supported the boycott against India, calling it a very appropriate decision and added that the Pakistan wanted to stand firmly with Bangladesh and emphasised that politics should not be mixed with sports. “We have taken a very clear stand on the T20 World Cup that we won’t play the match against India because there should be no politics on the sports field,” Sharif stated after a government meeting. “We have taken a very considered stance, and we should completely stand by Bangladesh, and I think this is a very appropriate decision. We are with Bangladesh,” he added. Also Read - Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman joins Lahore Qalandars ahead of PSL 2026 Few days earlier, Agha had made similar remarks that he said today at the captains’ day press conference ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. “We are going to the World Cup. The decision not to play against India isn’t ours, so we cannot do anything about it. Whatever our government, the PCB chief tells us to do, we will do that only,” Agha told reporters after the third T20I against Australia on Sunday.

The upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 will be the 10th edition of the tournament, which takes place in every two years. Pakistan are placed in Group A with India, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA.

'India game is not in our control': Salman Agha breaks silence on boycotting T20 World Cup clash

Record champions India will look to extend their record in the U19 World Cup as they take on England in the summit clash on Friday (Feb 6) at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. This will be India’s sixth consecutive final in the U19 World Cup as the Boys in Blue look to clinch their latest title. England, on the other hand, will look to end their 28-year wait for the U19 World Cup, having last won it in 1998. So ahead of the 2026 U19 World Cup final, here is all you need to know, including date, time, venue, squad, Playing XI prediction and head-to-head record.<h2>IND U19 vs ENG U19 World Cup Final Live Streaming</h2>Where to watch India vs England U19 World Cup 2026 final live?Live streaming of the India vs England Under 19 World Cup 2026 final match will be available on&nbsp;JioHotstar&nbsp;in India, whereas the Live telecast will be available on&nbsp;Star Sports Network&nbsp;TV channels in India.<h2>IND U19 vs ENG U19 Head-To-Head</h2><ul><li>Total Matches:&nbsp;54</li><li>India U19:&nbsp;40&nbsp;(Win %: 74.07)</li><li>England U19:&nbsp;13&nbsp;(Win %: 24.07)</li><li>Tied:&nbsp;1</li><li>No Result:&nbsp;0</li></ul>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>IND U19 vs ENG U19 World Cup Final Predicted Playing XIs</h2>India U19:&nbsp;Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran.&nbsp;England U19:&nbsp;Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew (c/wk), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>IND vs ENG Under-19 Squads</h2>India U19 Squad:&nbsp;Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Harvansh Pangalia, Mohamed Enaan, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh.&nbsp;England U19 Squad:&nbsp;Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew(w/c), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French, Alex Green, Isaac Mohammed, Luke Hands, Will Bennison, Ali Farooq.

Friday's U19 World Cup final will be India's sixth consecutive in the tournament. So ahead of the 2026 U19 World Cup final, here is all you need to know, including date, time, venue, squad, Playing XI prediction and head-to-head record.

Record champions India will look to extend their record in the U19 World Cup as they take on England in the summit clash on Friday (Feb 6) at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. This will be India’s sixth consecutive final in the U19 World Cup as the Boys in Blue look to clinch their latest title. England, on the other hand, will look to end their 28-year wait for the U19 World Cup, having last won it in 1998. So ahead of the 2026 U19 World Cup final, here is all you need to know, including date, time, venue, squad, Playing XI prediction and head-to-head record. IND U19 vs ENG U19 World Cup Final Live Streaming Where to watch India vs England U19 World Cup 2026 final live? Live streaming of the India vs England Under 19 World Cup 2026 final match will be available on JioHotstar in India, whereas the Live telecast will be available on Star Sports Network TV channels in India. IND U19 vs ENG U19 Head-To-Head Total Matches: 54 India U19: 40 (Win %: 74.07) England U19: 13 (Win %: 24.07) Tied: 1 No Result: 0 ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli IND U19 vs ENG U19 World Cup Final Predicted Playing XIs India U19: Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran. England U19: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew (c/wk), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds IND vs ENG Under-19 Squads India U19 Squad: Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Harvansh Pangalia, Mohamed Enaan, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh. England U19 Squad: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Rew(w/c), Caleb Falconer, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French, Alex Green, Isaac Mohammed, Luke Hands, Will Bennison, Ali Farooq.

Friday's U19 World Cup final will be India's sixth consecutive in the tournament. So ahead of the 2026 U19 World Cup final, here is all you need to know, including date, time, venue, squad, Playing XI prediction and head-to-head record.

India vs England U19 World Cup Final: Date, time, venue, squad, Playing XI prediction, head-to-head record

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday (Feb 5) has said that India has not refused to play against Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 and explained that the decision came from the Pakistan’s side. He also said that the Indian team has already booked their tickets to travel to Colombo for the match against Pakistan, scheduled for Feb 15. However, Pakistan government has not allowed its team to play the match in Colombo, although no official communication has been made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to International Cricket Council (ICC).&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-top-5-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-t20-world-cup-history-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-yuvraj-singh-ms-dhoni-gautam-gambhir-1770277029621">Meet top 5 Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup history</a>&nbsp;According to media reports, the decision is being linked to the support for Bangladesh, who was ousted of the World Cup after they refused to play their matches in India, saying there were security concerns.&nbsp;&nbsp;"We haven’t refused to play against Pakistan. They have refused", Suryakumar said while speaking at the captains’ day press conference ahead of the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;"First we will play in Mumbai, then head to Delhi and then travel to Colombo. I feel their decision isn’t in my control," Suryakumar added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-vs-dc-wpl-2026-final-when-and-where-to-watch-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-delhi-capitals-match-live-streaming-in-india-1770273811856">RCB vs DC, WPL 2026 Final: When and where to watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals match live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;The T20 World Cup will begin on Saturday (Feb 7) and one of the biggest rivalries, India vs Pakistan is set for Feb 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Under an agreement with the BCCI and the ICC, Pakistan is scheduled to play all its matches in Sri Lanka.&nbsp;&nbsp;The ICC also warned the Pakistan Cricket Board that skipping such a major match could lead to penalties, as an India-Pakistan match is the biggest attraction in any ICC tournament, bringing in massive global viewership, strong sponsor interest and high broadcasting revenue.

The upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 will be the 10th edition of the tournament, which takes place in every two years. India are placed in Group A with Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA.

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday (Feb 5) has said that India has not refused to play against Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 and explained that the decision came from the Pakistan’s side. He also said that the Indian team has already booked their tickets to travel to Colombo for the match against Pakistan, scheduled for Feb 15. However, Pakistan government has not allowed its team to play the match in Colombo, although no official communication has been made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to International Cricket Council (ICC). Also Check - Meet top 5 Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup history According to media reports, the decision is being linked to the support for Bangladesh, who was ousted of the World Cup after they refused to play their matches in India, saying there were security concerns. "We haven’t refused to play against Pakistan. They have refused", Suryakumar said while speaking at the captains’ day press conference ahead of the T20 World Cup. "First we will play in Mumbai, then head to Delhi and then travel to Colombo. I feel their decision isn’t in my control," Suryakumar added. Also Read - RCB vs DC, WPL 2026 Final: When and where to watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals match live streaming in India? The T20 World Cup will begin on Saturday (Feb 7) and one of the biggest rivalries, India vs Pakistan is set for Feb 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Under an agreement with the BCCI and the ICC, Pakistan is scheduled to play all its matches in Sri Lanka. The ICC also warned the Pakistan Cricket Board that skipping such a major match could lead to penalties, as an India-Pakistan match is the biggest attraction in any ICC tournament, bringing in massive global viewership, strong sponsor interest and high broadcasting revenue.

The upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 will be the 10th edition of the tournament, which takes place in every two years. India are placed in Group A with Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA.

'We haven’t refused to play against Pakistan': Suryakumar Yadav on IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 match

From Jos Buttler to AB de Villiers, here's a look at the top five batters with highest strike rates in T20 World Cups. This list also includes Mahela Jayawardene, David Warner and Chris Gayle

From Jos Buttler to AB de Villiers, here's a look at the top five batters with highest strike rates in T20 World Cups. This list also includes Mahela Jayawardene, David Warner and Chris Gayle

Meet top 5 batters with highest strike rates in T20 World Cup history

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who was in headlines in January, after being left out by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to join Lahore Qalandars for the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Rahman, who was picked for IPL 2026 by KKR, was released by the franchise after a request from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). However, the player will now begin a new stint and represent the Lahore Qalandars for the upcoming season.<h2>Rahman joins Qalandars</h2>"Once a Qalandar, always a Qalandar. Mustafizur is not just a player; he's a brother, a key part of our family who never left," Sameen Rana, the Qalandars owner, said. “We are thrilled to welcome him back to our dressing room. His talent, experience, and dedication will be invaluable as we aim to defend our title and make a statement in PSL 11.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;In the first week, the BCCI asked KKR to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Rahman, bought by KKR during the December auctions in Abu Dhabi, had become a topic of debate after Indian political leaders showed discontent over the inclusion of Bangladeshi players. This came after violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh became a serious topic.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;During the IPL 2026 auctions in Abu Dhabi, KKR bought Rahman for Rs 9.2 crore, one of the highest during the auctions for a foreign player. However, with communal violence against Hindus in Bangladesh at its peak, BJP leaders have urged a boycott of Bangladeshi commodities and stars. Part of that boycott is Rahman’s inclusion in the KKR side for IPL 2026.&nbsp;At PSL, he is the second direct signing of the season after Sialkot Stallionz's Steven Smith. Each team can sign one player outside the auction, which will be held on February 11.

Mustafizur Rahman, who was picked for IPL 2026 by KKR, was released by the franchise after a request from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who was in headlines in January, after being left out by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to join Lahore Qalandars for the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Rahman, who was picked for IPL 2026 by KKR, was released by the franchise after a request from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). However, the player will now begin a new stint and represent the Lahore Qalandars for the upcoming season. Rahman joins Qalandars "Once a Qalandar, always a Qalandar. Mustafizur is not just a player; he's a brother, a key part of our family who never left," Sameen Rana, the Qalandars owner, said. “We are thrilled to welcome him back to our dressing room. His talent, experience, and dedication will be invaluable as we aim to defend our title and make a statement in PSL 11.” ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds In the first week, the BCCI asked KKR to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Rahman, bought by KKR during the December auctions in Abu Dhabi, had become a topic of debate after Indian political leaders showed discontent over the inclusion of Bangladeshi players. This came after violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh became a serious topic. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli During the IPL 2026 auctions in Abu Dhabi, KKR bought Rahman for Rs 9.2 crore, one of the highest during the auctions for a foreign player. However, with communal violence against Hindus in Bangladesh at its peak, BJP leaders have urged a boycott of Bangladeshi commodities and stars. Part of that boycott is Rahman’s inclusion in the KKR side for IPL 2026. At PSL, he is the second direct signing of the season after Sialkot Stallionz's Steven Smith. Each team can sign one player outside the auction, which will be held on February 11.

Mustafizur Rahman, who was picked for IPL 2026 by KKR, was released by the franchise after a request from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).&nbsp;

Mustafizur Rahman, embroiled in IPL controversy, joins Lahore Qalandars ahead of PSL 2026

The 2026 T20 World Cup will start on Feb 7, with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the event. A total of 20 teams will compete and they have been divided into four groups of five sides each. India are placed in Group A with Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA. India, who have won the tournament twice and are the current champions will start their campaign against the USA at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Feb 7. Group B includes former champions Australia, co-hosts Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Oman. While, Group C features two-time winners England and West Indies, along with Scotland, Nepal and Italy. It will be Italy’s first time playing in a T20 World Cup.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-vs-dc-wpl-2026-final-when-and-where-to-watch-royal-challengers-bengaluru-vs-delhi-capitals-match-live-streaming-in-india-1770273811856">RCB vs DC, WPL 2026 Final: When and where to watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals match live streaming in India?</a><h2>T20 World Cup 2026 groups</h2><ul><li>Group A: India, Pakistan, Netherlands, Namibia and USA</li><li>Group B: Sri Lanka, Australia, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Oman</li><li>Group C: England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal and Italy</li><li>Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, UAE and Canada</li></ul>Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-top-5-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-t20-world-cup-history-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-yuvraj-singh-ms-dhoni-gautam-gambhir-1770277029621">Meet top 5 Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup history</a><h2>Complete schedule of the T20 World Cup 2026</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Time</td><td>Team 1</td><td>Team 2</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>07 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>PAK</td><td>NED</td><td>SSC, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>07 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM (IST)</td><td>WI</td><td>SCT</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>07 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>IND</td><td>USA</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>08 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM (IST)</td><td>NZ</td><td>AFG</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>08 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM (IST)</td><td>ENG</td><td>NEP</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>08 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>SL</td><td>IRE</td><td>Premadasa, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>09 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM (IST)</td><td>SCT</td><td>ITA</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>09 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>ZIM</td><td>OMA</td><td>SSC, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>09 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>SA</td><td>CAN</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr><tr><td>10 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM (IST)</td><td>NED</td><td>NAM</td><td>Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>10 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM (IST)</td><td>NZ</td><td>UAE</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>10 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>PAK</td><td>USA</td><td>SSC, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>11 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM (IST)</td><td>SA</td><td>AFG</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr><tr><td>11 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>AUS</td><td>IRE</td><td>Premadasa, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>11 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>ENG</td><td>WI</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>12 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>SL</td><td>OMA</td><td>Kandy</td></tr><tr><td>12 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM (IST)</td><td>NEP</td><td>ITA</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>12 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>IND</td><td>NAM</td><td>Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>13 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>AUS</td><td>ZIM</td><td>Premadasa, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>13 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM (IST)</td><td>CAN</td><td>UAE</td><td>Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>13 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>USA</td><td>NED</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>14 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>IRE</td><td>OMA</td><td>SSC, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>14 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM (IST)</td><td>ENG</td><td>SCT</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>14 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>NZ</td><td>SA</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr><tr><td>15 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM (IST)</td><td>WI</td><td>NEP</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>15 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM (IST)</td><td>USA</td><td>NAM</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>15 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>IND</td><td>PAK</td><td>Premadasa, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>16 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM (IST)</td><td>AFG</td><td>UAE</td><td>Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>16 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM (IST)</td><td>ENG</td><td>ITA</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>16 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>AUS</td><td>SL</td><td>Kandy</td></tr><tr><td>17 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM (IST)</td><td>NZ</td><td>CAN</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>17 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>IRE</td><td>ZIM</td><td>Kandy</td></tr><tr><td>17 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>SCT</td><td>NEP</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>18 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM (IST)</td><td>SA</td><td>UAE</td><td>Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>18 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>PAK</td><td>NAM</td><td>SSC, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>18 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>IND</td><td>NED</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr><tr><td>19 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM (IST)</td><td>WI</td><td>ITA</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>19 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>SL</td><td>ZIM</td><td>Premadasa, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>19 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>AFG</td><td>CAN</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>20 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>20 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>20 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>AUS</td><td>OMA</td><td>Kandy</td></tr><tr><td>21 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>21 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>21 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>Y2</td><td>Y3</td><td>Premadasa, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>22 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>22 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>Y1</td><td>Y4</td><td>Kandy</td></tr><tr><td>22 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>X1</td><td>X4</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr><tr><td>23 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>23 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>23 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>X2</td><td>X3</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>24 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>24 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>24 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>Y1</td><td>Y3</td><td>Kandy</td></tr><tr><td>25 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>25 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>25 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>Y2</td><td>Y4</td><td>Premadasa, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>26 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>26 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM (IST)</td><td>X3</td><td>X4</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr><tr><td>26 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>X1</td><td>X2</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>27 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>27 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>27 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>Y1</td><td>Y2</td><td>Premadasa, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>28 Feb 2026</td><td>11:00 AM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>28 Feb 2026</td><td>3:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>28 Feb 2026</td><td>7:00 PM &nbsp;(SLST)</td><td>Y3</td><td>Y4</td><td>Kandy</td></tr><tr><td>01 Mar 2026</td><td>11:00 AM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>01 Mar 2026</td><td>3:00 PM (IST)</td><td>X2</td><td>X4</td><td>Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>01 Mar 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>X1</td><td>X3</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>02 Mar 2026</td><td>3:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>02 Mar 2026</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>03 Mar 2026</td><td>3:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>03 Mar 2026</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>04 Mar 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>SF1</td><td>KO</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>04 Mar 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (SLST)</td><td>SF1</td><td>KO</td><td>Premadasa, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>05 Mar 2026</td><td>3:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>05 Mar 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>SF2</td><td>KO</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr><tr><td>06 Mar 2026</td><td>3:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>06 Mar 2026</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>07 Mar 2026</td><td>3:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>07 Mar 2026</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>08 Mar 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (SLST)</td><td>FINAL</td><td>KO</td><td>Premadasa, Colombo</td></tr><tr><td>08 Mar 2026</td><td>7:00 PM (IST)</td><td>FINAL</td><td>KO</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

The top two teams from each group will move to the Super Eight stage. After Super Eight, the top two in each group will move into the semi-finals. The semi-finals are set for March 4 and 5, whereas the final will be held on March 8.&nbsp;If Pakistan make it to the first semi-final and the final, both games will take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. If they do not qualify, the first semi-final will be played in Kolkata, and the final will be held in Ahmedabad.<h2>T20 World Cup 2026 - Complete squads of all teams</h2>India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Rinku Singh&nbsp;Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan and Usman Tariq&nbsp;Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa&nbsp;England: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue and Luke Wood&nbsp;South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch and Anrich Nortje&nbsp;New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert and Ish Sodhi&nbsp;West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales and Romario Shepherd&nbsp;Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana and Eshan Malinga&nbsp;&nbsp;Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Atal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen Ul Haq, Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli and Ibrahim Zadran&nbsp;&nbsp;Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White and Craig Young&nbsp;&nbsp;Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava and Brendan Taylor&nbsp;USA: Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin and Shubham Ranjane&nbsp;&nbsp;Netherlands: Scott Edwards (c), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O'Dowd, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren and Saqib Zulfiqar&nbsp;Scotland: Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt and Bradley Wheal&nbsp;Nepal: Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla and Lokesh Bam&nbsp;Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, JC Balt, Dylan Leicher, WP Myburgh and Max Heingo&nbsp;Oman: Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Shah Faisal, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Ashish Odedara, Jiten Ramanandi and Aamir Kaleem&nbsp;&nbsp;Canada: Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Ajayveer Hundal, Ansh Patel, Dilon Heyliger, Harsh Thaker, Jaskarandeep Buttar, Kaleem Sana, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Ravinderpal Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva and Yuvraj Samra&nbsp;UAE: Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rohid Khan, Sohaib Khan and Simranjeet Singh&nbsp;&nbsp;Italy: Wayne Madsen (c), Marcus Campopiano, Gian Piero Meade, Zain Ali, Ali Hasan, Crishan Jorge Kalugamage, Harry Manenti, Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Syed Naqvi, Benjamin Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, JJ Smuts, Grant Stewart and Thomas Draca

This will be the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup, which takes place in every two years. India are placed in Group A with Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA.

The 2026 T20 World Cup will start on Feb 7, with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the event. A total of 20 teams will compete and they have been divided into four groups of five sides each. India are placed in Group A with Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA. India, who have won the tournament twice and are the current champions will start their campaign against the USA at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Feb 7. Group B includes former champions Australia, co-hosts Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Oman. While, Group C features two-time winners England and West Indies, along with Scotland, Nepal and Italy. It will be Italy’s first time playing in a T20 World Cup. Also Read - RCB vs DC, WPL 2026 Final: When and where to watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals match live streaming in India? T20 World Cup 2026 groups Group A: India, Pakistan, Netherlands, Namibia and USA Group B: Sri Lanka, Australia, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Oman Group C: England, West Indies, Scotland, Nepal and Italy Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, UAE and Canada Also Check - Meet top 5 Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup history Complete schedule of the T20 World Cup 2026

This will be the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup, which takes place in every two years. India are placed in Group A with Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia and the USA.

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